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Company formation — United States

Explore company formation in United States. Published incorporation options start at USD 830.00, with annual renewal shown separately for each option.

Plan the company around its intended activity

For a company formation enquiry concerning United States, describe the activity, the intended customer markets and the people who will own and manage the business. Include any preferred legal form. The options below use the published registration and annual renewal figures for this jurisdiction.

The lowest formation figure in this directory for United States is USD 830.00. The lowest annual renewal figure is USD 550.00. These minima may relate to different options; compare the actual row you intend to select. Keep the formation package and continuing administration budget separate.

Registration option

Registration optionRegistrationAnnual renewal
United StatesUSD 850.00USD 550.00
United StatesUSD 875.00USD 840.00
United StatesUSD 1,270.00USD 610.00
United StatesUSD 830.00USD 750.00
United States — LLCUSD 870.00USD 790.00
United States — New YorkUSD 1,190.00USD 665.00
United StatesUSD 965.00USD 795.00
United StatesUSD 970.00USD 870.00
United States — LLCUSD 1,050.00USD 950.00
United StatesUSD 930.00USD 730.00
Registration and annual renewal prices are shown separately in USD. A bank account, tax advice, licensing and additional services require a separate scope unless expressly included in the proposal.

North American and Caribbean formation options include US state-level entries, Canadian province-level entries and individual island jurisdictions. A price for one state or province is attached to that particular option. Describe where the business will operate, whether it will employ people and which customers it will serve. Keep formation, banking and ongoing administration as separate planning questions.

Before sending your enquiry, identify any additional scope you need: bank account arrangements, professional tax advice, regulated activity or ongoing accounting. A request for these services does not mean they are included in the registration price.

If you are choosing between a newly incorporated company and an acquisition, explain whether you need existing corporate history, specific assets or a business described in the sale catalogue. This makes the enquiry more precise than selecting solely by incorporation cost.

Questions before you enquire

Does the registration price include a bank account?

Banking arrangements are a separate requirement unless expressly included in the agreed package. Describe the bank, currencies and intended activity in your enquiry.

Can I compare the listed legal forms?

Yes. Use the same activity and ownership brief when comparing the options, and consider both registration and annual renewal.

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